This Hummingbird Skillet Cake brings together the tropical flavors of pineapple, banana, and pecans in a single skillet cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans, this cake is a delightful combination of sweetness and crunch.

Cake

Cast Iron

Cream Cheese

Hummingbird

Pecan

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Ingredients

Servings: 12

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Getting Ready

4 ounces pecan pieces (about 3/4 cup; 113g)

1 small pineapple

1 small banana

For The Cake

6 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon; 170g)

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

2 large eggs (about 3 1/2 ounces; 100g), straight from the fridge

1/4 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 1/2 teaspoons; 7g)

6 ounces unsalted butter, melted (about 3/4 cup; 170g)

5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (shy 1 1/4 cups, spooned; 155g)

To Finish

2 cups cream cheese frosting , Cream Cheese Buttercream , or another topping of your choice

Toasted pecans, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

346kcal

17%
Fat

26g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

24g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

11g

0%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

66mg

3%
Sodium

212mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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